Friday, May 12, 2017

CONFEDERATION ALL
INDIA TRADE UNION EDUCATION CAMP HELD AT TRIVANDRUM ON 6th & 7th
MAY 2017

P. V Rajendran, General
Secretary, COC Kerala

2
days Trade Union Education Camp organised by confederation CHQ at
Thiruvananthapuram became a different experience for the delegates because of
the presence of eminent and expert teachers, selection of relevant subjects and
the wonderful arrangements made by the Reception Committee. The outcome of the
camp will be a guidance for the future agitiations of Central Govt. employees. 193
delegates representing 20 COCs and 27 affiliated organisations were
participated in the camp.

Programme
started on 6th morning at 9.30AM. Com. KKN Kutty National President hoisted the
Confederation flag and then the leaders and delegates paid homages to martyrs
column. Inauguration started at sharp 10 AM by Com. A. K. Padmanabhan, All
India Vice President of CITU presenting the subject "Challenges and
responsibilities in the trade union front". Comrade AKP elaborated the Neo
liberal policies of the NDA Govt. and its impacts on the working class
including C.G. employees. He explained in detail the role &
responsibilities of Central Govt. employees in countering the neo liberal
attacks. He also mentioned that continuous and united struggle is the only way
to overcome it and CG employees under the banner of confederation will take
part in that movement. Com. K.K.N Kutty presided. Com. P. V. Rajendran G/S COC
Kerala made the welcome speech and Com.V. Sreekumar COC President delivered the
vote of thanks.

At
2 PM in 2nd class Com. M. B. Rajesh MP presented the subject "Trade Union
and Social issues". Com. Rajesh pointed out the communal agenda imposing
by the NDA Govt. and Sangh parivar movement and the working class is most affected
due to this divide and rule policy. Strengthening the class oriented working
class movement is the only way to overcome it. Com. R. N. Parashar SG, NFPE
presided. In the interactive session Com. K.K.N Kutty presented the subject
"7th CPC related and other issues of central Govt. Employees -
Role of confederation". General secretaries of affiliated organisations
and many delegates participated the discussion by raising doubts and questions.
Com. K. V. Jayaraj, Atomic Energy Presided in that session. In the evening
Kerala folk instrumental music "CHENDA MELAM" was arranged by the
reception committee and the delegates enjoyed the programme.

On
7th morning Com. K. Chandran Pillai CITU National Secretary and Ex
MP presented the subject"25 years of Neo liberal reforms and role of
working class". Com. Chandran Pillai presented the subject in a very
effective manner using power point presentation and it was informative and
interesting with datas and examples. Com. Vrigu Bhattacharjee, Financial Secretary
of Confederation presided. In class V, Com.M. Krisnan S|G Confederation
presented the subject "Significance of Joint campaign by central and state
Govt. employees against NPS and outsourcing" in his own style inspiring
the delegates. Com. R. Seethalakshmi, All India Womens Commitee convenor
presided.